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Kidman Wins!
Henry Stoddard (Junior Captain), Meg Shanahan (Vice Captain), Owen Matz (Captain), Tahlia Wendt (Captain), Jayden Matz (Vice Captain and Maggie Shanahan (Junior Captain) celebrate the win.
Swimming Carnival Success
We were fortunate to have the perfect conditions for the swimming carnival last Wednesday. Congratulations to Kidman who won the day and it was great to see the leadership of the House Captains over the day. Seven records were broken across the competition with year 9 student, Phoebe Riemann setting five new records (30m freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and 12m freestyle. The oldest of these records was set in 1989 by Felicity Redden for the 30m backstroke. Year 8 student, Nicholas Tilmouth Broke the U15 120m freestyle and year 12 student, Ailee Craig broke the open butterfly record.
Age Group Champions |
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GIRLS |
BOYS |
U14 Runner-Up |
Alyssa Valentine |
Ryan Waldhuter |
U14 Winner |
Hannah Lucas |
Nicholas Tilmouth |
U15 Runner-Up |
Amber Craig |
Lachlan Woods |
U15 Winner |
Phoebe Reimann |
Saxon Kearns |
U16 Runner-Up |
Chloe McWaters |
Jayden Matz |
U16 Winner |
Carissa Wood |
Brayden Warner |
U21 (Open) Runner-Up |
Tara Hayward |
Noah Ralph |
U21 (Open) Winner |
Ailee Craig |
Toby Woods |
HOUSE Results |
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1st |
Kidman |
720 |
2nd |
Hawke |
586 |
3rd |
Hughes |
499 |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF PARENTS
I would like to invite all to the AGM of parents on Monday, February 22, commencing at 7:30pm in the Kidman Room in the main building.
Apart from the election of Governing Councillors, we also present an Annual Report, which highlights how well our school is performing. The report provides data and information on student achievement, senior school results, school improvement priorities and school progress.
Attending the AGM does not mean that you will be coerced into joining Governing Council. It is simply another opportunity to learn about how the school is ‘travelling’. We are certainly keen to hear from parents interested in joining our Governing Council. It would be great to continue to grow the representation from Freeling, Wasleys and Roseworthy areas. We generally have 6 to 7 meetings across the year. They are held every six weeks and are approximately 2 hours in duration.
Parent representatives are not required to have any particular knowledge about how schools are run or any specific expertise. The day-to-day management of the school is the responsibility of the Principal and staff. Governing Councillors however, offer the perspective of parents on a range of matters relating to strategic directions, policies and budget decisions.
If you would like more information about being a Governing Councillor, please do not hesitate to contact me or our Chairperson, Andrew Hayward.
YEAR 8/9 BBQ
There was a large turnout of families at this year's Year 8/9 family BBQ last week. It was good to have the opportunity to meet some of our new families and to provide an opportunity for parents to connect with teachers in an informal way. A number of parents had questions relating to the accessing of the parent portal on Daymap. If you have not yet accessed the portal, I would strongly encourage you to do so. Information on how to login was emailed to all families. If you experience difficulties please contact the school and connect with our ICT team.
Tim Jones
Principal
Do you have a licence to drive a bus?
Our school is in need of bus drivers to provide relief when our regular drivers are on leave. There are provisions, but if anyone is interested, please contact Kaye Clancy on 8566 2203 for further information.
If you haven't already returned a consent form to school (whether consent is granted or denied), please do so as soon as possible.
All Year 8 students will be offered:
2 doses of the human papillomavirus vaccine, Gardasil®9 at 2 separate visits.
1 dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough vaccine, Boostrix®
All Year 10 students will be offered:
2 doses of the meningococcal B vaccine, Bexsero® at 2 separate visits.
1 dose of the meningococcal ACWY vaccine, Nimenrix®
Session 1 - Year 8 students | Session 2 - Year 10 students | Session 3 - Year 10 students | Session 4 - Year 8 students |
HPV (Dose 1) & Booster dose dTpa | Meningococcal B (Dose 1) & Meningococcal ACWY | Meningococcal B (Dose 2) | HPV (Dose 2) |
Monday 15 March Term 1 Week 8 |
Tuesday 29 June Term 2 Week 10 |
Tuesday 31 August Term 3 Week 7 |
Tuesday 19 October Term 4 Week 2 |
Materials and Services Charges 2021
The materials and services charges for 2021 are $460.00. This is used for the purchase of loan text books, equipment and materials used in the delivery of the curriculum. A basic stationery issue is supplied (which is GST Free) which includes an ID card and monthly printing and internet allocation.
The due date for payment of materials and services is FRIDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2020.
Prompt payment of school charges ensures that all parents accept their share of the responsibility for the education of their students.
From time to time, families have difficulty meeting their financial obligations. Should this happen, please do not hesitate to contact Sue Coppin, KHS Finance Officer and she will assist you in setting up a manageable payment plan to avoid an inevitable referral to the Debt Recovery Unit as required by Department process.
Please be aware that if no prior arrangements have been put in place, unpaid monies can be forwarded to the Recovery Unit at the conclusion of Term 1.
Options for payments
Payment may be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard or by Direct Bank Deposit (see details below) Students are to make payments prior to the start of the school day (8:50am) to avoid carrying around large sums of money through the day. Parents/caregivers may make payments anytime from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
KHS Bank Details:
Bank SA
BSB 105-006
Acc No. 057125140
Family ID : eg SMIT10
(left hand side of invoice)
Have you considered scheduling payments using online banking to meet this financial obligation? Some families have found that being able to set the amount and regularity suits their needs well.
Instalment options - suggested payment dates:
12 February |
Term 1 Week 3 |
12 March |
Term 1 Week 7 |
9 April |
Term 1 Week 11 |
14 May |
Term 2 Week 3 |
18 June |
Term 2 Week 8 |
23 July – Payments to be finalised. |
Term 3 Week 1 |
SCHOOL CARD SCHEME
If you think you may be eligible for School Card please complete the application form and return it to the office prior to Wednesday, 3 March, 2020 or go online (see link below) and complete the application.
Please note: The cut-off date for School Card Applications is the first week in March.
Failure to submit your evidence before this cut-off date may result in the Department for Education not approving your application.
OTHER CHARGES
Parents are advised that text books and materials issued to students remain the property of the school.
In addition you may need to pay for:
- replacement stationery, if the initial supply runs out
- additional Internet and printing after the initial monthly allocation is used
- excursions and camps, etc.
- materials for particular Design and Technology projects (invoices will be issued)
- materials for Home Economics sewing projects
- school uniform, including PE polo shirt
- a scientific calculator (available for purchase from the Reception office - $22)
- School Magazine
- Personal photocopying and printing - Copies will be 10 cents each
Fruit Fly Information
The department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has updated its information about fruit fly restrictions in South Australia.
This might change the types of fruit and vegetables your child can bring to school/preschool/child care.
New colour coded maps for metropolitan Adelaide and Riverland residents show the red outbreak areas, yellow suspension areas, and green areas not affected by fruit fly.
Kapunda High School is located in the green not impacted area.
If you live in the green not impacted area
Your child can bring any type of fruit or vegetable to school, preschool or child care.
Please note that grated, dried, frozen, cooked or pureed fruit and vegetables of any kind are acceptable in any area.
PIRSA is appreciative of your cooperation as we help protect South Australia from fruit fly.
Commissioning and Affirmation Service
Our local schools are lucky to have support from our Pastoral Care Workers (PCWs).
Kapunda Primary School - Karrissa Buck
Kapunda High School - Nikki Schutz
Robertstown Primary School - Renee Floyd
If you would like to attend the Commissioning and Affirmation Service for the PCWs in the Kapunda, Eudunda, and Robertstown schools, you are invited to join them at 6:00pm on Sunday, 14 February at Eudunda Uniting Church (24 Barwell Street, Eudunda). The service will be followed by a light supper to meet and greet them.
Angela Mickan
Secretary
Kapunda and Eudunda Chaplaincy Support Group Inc.